Arizona: Legislation Proposed to Crack down on Illegal E-cigarette Imports

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Mar.21.2024

Arizona: Legislation Proposed to Crack down on Illegal E-cigarette Imports

Arizona's Third District Congressman Ruben Gallego introduces bill to crack down on illegal e-cigarette imports, allocating funds for FDA monitoring.

According to a report from Ruben Gallego on March 20, Representative for Arizona's 3rd district, he introduced the "E-Cigarette Import Review and Enforcement Act" to combat the large amount of illegally imported e-cigarette products coming into the United States.

This provision includes authorizing an additional $5 million in funding for the FDA to monitor and prevent the illegal import of nicotine products at ports (including international mail facilities). This includes purchasing and maintaining screening equipment, addressing personnel needs, collaborating with other federal agencies, and carrying out other activities deemed appropriate by the Food and Drug Administration.

Prior to this, over 30 state attorneys general had written to the FDA urging the government to take more action on e-cigarettes entering the United States.

References:

[1] GALLEGO GOES AFTER ILLEGAL CHINESE VAPES WITH NEW LEGISLATION

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Also Read:

[1] Kentucky House Passes Bill to Crack down on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales

[2] Kentucky House Bill Proposes Banning E-cigs Not Authorized by FDA

[3] Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. Reaches Agreement with FDA for New Drug Application

[4] FDA Fines 20 Retailers for Illegal Sale of ELFBAR E-cigarettes

[5] Florida State Legislature to Vote on Limiting Vape Sales to FDA-Approved Products

[6] Altria Applies to FDA for Selling NJOY Fruit Flavors in 100,000 Stores by 2024

[7] Pressure Mounts on White House to Ban Menthol Cigarettes

[8] Congress Members Pressure FDA on Illegal E-cigarette Imports from China

[9] FDA Warns Online Retailers for Unauthorized Sale of E-Cigarette Products

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